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Queen's Hill Primary School
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Queen's Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Costessey NR8 5FT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: In the early years and Year 1, children develop good mathematical skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are taught through an enriched curriculum providing memorable learning experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough of the most able disadvantaged pupils reach higher levels in writing and mathematics understanding needs deeper focus.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress and achieve well; outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics were above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan targeted learning and support for pupils; additional adults are used to support those with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave with respect and consideration towards each other and speak politely and confidently to adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate identification of needs, good links with outside agencies, and effective monitoring improve outcomes for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incident follow-ups are thorough. Staff ensure pupils’ safety and wellbeing with meticulous care.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff demonstrate a thorough approach to maintaining accurate records and ensuring pupils receive the right support.
Parental Involvement: There are many opportunities provided for parents to be involved, such as workshops and reading cafés.
Parent Feedback: Most parents spoke highly of the quality of education, though some feel concerns could be better addressed.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities exist for developing dance skills and performing in public, as well as a range of sports.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor learning environment promotes independence and language development with diverse activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers enhance their professional expertise through the 'Queen’s Hill Development Programme'.
Impact on Student Progress: All pupils are making good or better progress from their starting points due to detailed information sharing and planning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: A rigorous cycle of monitoring and support has strengthened teaching significantly since the previous inspection.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in handwriting and presentation standards; sometimes over-reliance on adult support for SEND pupils.
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About Us
Queen's Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 601 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The school will work to provide equal opportunities for everyone in the community in order to assist kids in realising their full potential and developing into successful and content learners. Children will be taught and encouraged to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the community surrounding the school as well as to society at large throughout everything we do in school. obtain a thorough understanding of appropriate behaviour and respect in a variety of public settings, such as how to act in a church. recognising right from wrong and respecting English law. be tolerant of differences between various cultural traditions by enabling students to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 25.8 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% 6 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 1 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 1 | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queen's Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1